Taxable and non-taxable disability If you pay someone to provide care for your disabled spouse, such as a live-in nurse or aide, you might be eligible for the tax credit for Child and Dependent Care Credit. This is the same credit that working parents claim when they pay for child care.

Do both spouses have to work for dependent care credit?

To qualify for the dependent care tax credit, you—and your spouse if you are married—must be employed full or part time or be seeking work. The only exception applies when one spouse is either a full-time student or is physically or mentally incapable of self-care.

Do you get dependent care credit for disabled spouse?

If you pay someone to care for your disabled spouse while you work, you may also be able to claim the child and dependent care credit. You can qualify for this credit if your spouse was mentally or physically unable to care for herself and lived with you for at least half the year.

Who is eligible for the child and Dependent Care Credit?

A Qualifying Person for the Child and Dependent Care Credit can be either of the following: Any child who is your dependent and was under age 13 when the care was provided, or Your spouse or dependent age 13 or over, if physically or mentally incapable of caring for themselves.

Can a spouse claim the child care tax credit?

Payments for care cannot go to your spouse, the parent of your qualifying person or to someone you can claim as a dependent on your return. Payments can also not go to your child who is under age 19, even if the child is not your dependent. This credit can be worth up to 35 percent of your qualifying costs for care, depending upon your income.

How to claim dependent care credit on a joint return?

The Dependent Care Credit in a joint return requires both spouses have earned income. How do I enter earned income on screen 2441 for a spouse who is a student or disabled?